Fiegenbaum, Frances Montgomery

Female 1905 - 1988  (83 years)


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  • Name Fiegenbaum, Frances Montgomery 
    Born 18 Jan 1905  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Occupation the supervisor of music in the high schools at Geneva and Crete, Nebraska.  [3
    Census 1910  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • According to the 1910 enumeration of the home on State Street, Francis, age 5 (born in Nebraska) was living with her parents, William E. Fiegenbaum (age 40) and Maude M. Fiegenbaum (age 32).
    Died 22 Jun 1988  Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I73  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 12 Jul 2012 

    Father Fiegenbaum, Wilhelm Edward,   b. 5 Jan 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jan 1955, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Montgomery, Maude Mary,   b. 28 Oct 1878, Buchtel, Athens County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1953, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 8 Oct 1901  Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

    •      The following announcement of the wedding of Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Montgomery was published on 11 October 1901 in The Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri.

                Cupid's Captives.

           For some time it has been rumored in Oregon society that one of our most popular young ladies, who from young girlhood has grown up in our midst, was about to pass from the paternal roof to take her light and joy to the home of another - We refer to Miss Maude, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, of this city. The rumor developed into a fact as appeared by the wedding invitations that were issued. The happy bridegroom is Edward Fiegenbaum, a jeweler of Geneva, Nebraska, and who several years ago was engaged in the same business in our city.
           The church was neatly decorated in festoons, the altar being banked with potted palms and other plants. Just before the arrival of the wedding party, Miss Gertrude Stock sang a beautiful love song, "Answer," by Robyns.
           The ceremony was performed at the Presbyterian church, and promptly at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8th, 1901, the bridal party entered, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Dr. Jonas Whitmer and Charles Zachman, and attendants, Miss Leona Schulte and Charles Bunker. The party passed down the aisle to the chancel to the music of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by the sister of the bride, Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum. Underneath a large monogram in red and green stood the contracting parties, while the bride's pastor, Rev. Henry A. Sawyers, spoke the words that made these two very excellent young people, husband and wife.
           Upon the benediction being performed the bridal party retired to the strains of a beautiful march, and they and relatives repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery where a reception and luncheon was given, and at 1:20 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum took their departure for a brief bridal trip, and after October 20th will be at home at Geneva, Nebraska, where the groom has just completed a cozy cottage.
           The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of castor bean de soisee, trimmed elaborately in lace medallions and embroidered chiffon. The maid of honor wore a handsome gown of castor cloth, with pink and brown trimmings.
           The bridal presents were numerous and handsome, evincing the high regard in which they are held by their friends. Both young people are very popular with a large circle of friends, and all unite in wishing them the very best the world affords.
           Those present from a distance were: Mrs. Louis Fiegenbaum and daughter, Inez, and Mrs. S. Schickley, of Geneva, Nebraska; Mrs. Clarence Pickenbrock, of Ellston, Iowa; Mr. Fred Sexauer, of Ankney [sic], Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Mound City; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Austin, Forest City; Mr. Hi Montgomery and children, of Skidmore; Rev. H. Fiegenbaum, St. Joseph.

      The following is a transcription (courtesy of Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts and Jane Michel) of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for William Edward and Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. The article appeared in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska, on 18 October 1951.

                Mr. And Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum

           Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon, 7 October 1951, by holding open house from 2 to 5 at their home. Many relatives and friends from Geneva and from a distance came to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum, who have lived in this community all of their married life. Mr. Fiegenbaum had been in business here two years before his marriage.
           Maude Montgomery and Ed Fiegenbaum were married October 8, 1901, in the Presbyterian Church at Oregon, Mo. A reception was held after the ceremony. Following a short wedding trip, the couple went to housekeeping in Geneva in a cottage on the lot where they now live. The present home was built in 1913.
           Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum have two children, Frances, now Mrs. L. F. Klein of Lincoln, and Capt. W. E. Fiegenbaum, now in the regular army and stationed in Munich, Germany. They have four grandchildren, Mrs. Gretchen Turner of Enid, Okla., Nancy Klein of Lincoln, Susan and W. E. Fiegenbaum III of Munich, Germany. They also have a great-granddaughter, Karen Turner of Enid, Okla.
           In addition to those who called during the afternoon of the golden wedding observance, many sent cards, letters, telegrams, flowers and gifts in honor of the occasion. Of particular interest was a beautiful Dresden figurine which their son, Capt. Fiegenbaum, and family sent from Germany. Guests also were interested in viewing Mrs. Fiegenbaum's wedding dress, newspaper clippings, pictures and other mementos of 50 years of married life. Included in the collection was a silver loving cup that was presented to the parents of Mr. Fiegenbaum on their golden wedding anniversary in 1902. It is engraved with the date and the names of their nine children, of whom Edward is the youngest. The cup will belong to William E. Fiegenbaum II and then will pass on to the fourth generation, William Edward III being the only male descendant.
           Assisting in the dining room at the observance were Mrs. Charles Warner, Mrs. F. M. Holtz, Mrs. John Brice, Mrs. Maude Stringfield, Mrs. Tyler Edgecombe, Mrs. Porter Sloan and Mrs. Robert Waring. Miss Delia Fisher and Mrs. Guy Case assisted Mrs. L. F. Klein in receiving guests. Miss Nancy Klein had charge of the guest book.
           Refreshments were French pastries, mints and coffee. The table service was gold and white china. A beautiful lavender orchid corsage was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klein.
           Among the out-of-town guests present to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were the following:
           Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klein and Nancy of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ewing of Chicago; Misses Louise and Wilma Miller of Wathena, Kas.; Mrs. Gould Larzelere of Troy, Kas.; Mrs. Rolland Beery of Kansas City, Mo.; Bruce Claussen of North Platte; Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Martin of Lincoln; Mrs. F. K. Klein and Miss Dorothy Klein of Kearney.
    Residence (family) Apr 1902  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    • "Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fiegenbaum" of Geneva, Nebraska attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of William's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. William was identified as a jeweler.
    Census (family) 1910  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15

    •      According to the 1910 enumeration of the home on State Street, the household consisted of William E. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 40, born in Iowa, married for 8 years, a jeweler and owner of a jewelry store; Maude M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 32, born in Ohio, married for 8 years; and Francis M. Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 5, born in Nebraska, single.
    Census (family) 1930  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    • According to the 1930 enumeration, conducted by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, the household consisted of "W. Edward Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 60, born in Iowa, married, a jeweler and optician; Maude M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 51, born in Ohio, married; and William Edward Fiegenbaum, son, age 11, born in Nebraska.
    Family ID F28  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Klein, Lloyd Frederick,   b. 21 Jun 1900, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Oct 1968, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 3 Aug 1926  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [17, 18

    • The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for Lloyd Frederick Klein and Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 4 August 1926 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

           A pretty home wedding occurred 3 August 1926 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva, when their daughter Frances became the bride of Lloyd Frederick Klein of Beatrice. The ceremony was performed at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. H. G. Langley of the Geneva Methodist Church. Only a small company of relatives was present for the ceremony. Following the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served by Miss Jessie Barnes and Mrs. Tyler Edgecombe. Mr. and Mrs. Klein then left on a honeymoon to points of interest in Colorado. They will be at home after 1 September at Crete, where Mr. Klein is an instructor in the high school. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva. She was born and reared in Geneva. She is a graduate of the Geneva High School and the College of Music at the State University. She has been supervisor of music in the Geneva and Crete High Schools. She is a young lady of much accomplishment. Mr. Klein is a graduate of Cotner College and he also attended the University of Nebraska.
    Children 
    +1. Klein, Frances Gretchen
    +2. Klein, Nancy Louise
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2018 
    Family ID F30  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 89, 128.
      Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum, child of William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery, was born on 18 January 1905 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    2. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
           In the household was: #) 29) Fiegenbaum, Francis M.; daughter; female; white; age 5; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio.
           By calculation from the information provided, Francis would have been born about 1904-1905. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1910 U.S. census for this person.

    3. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 128.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for Lloyd Frederick Klein and Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 4 August 1926 in the "Geneva Signal, Fillmore County, Nebraska."
           "She is a graduate of the Geneva High School and the College of Music at the State University. She has been supervisor of music in the Geneva and Crete High Schools. She is a young lady of much accomplishment."

    4. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
           The household consisted of: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler; industry=jewelry store; owner; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home is house (not farm). 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living; born in Ohio; father born in "Scot."; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write. 29) Fiegenbaum, Francis M.; daughter; female; white; age 5; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; occupation=none; did not attend school since 1 September 1909.

    5. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 89, 128.
      Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum died on 22 June 1988 at Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. Her remains were cremated.

    6. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 85.
      William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery were married on 8 October 1901 at Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.

    7. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 86.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 13 January 1955 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.
           "His father now being stationed at Oregon, Missouri, his mother prevailed on him to remain at home, and he began watch-making and repairing at Oregon, where he remained five years. It was here he met Miss Maude Mary Montgomery, and after she finished her education, they were married 8 October 1901."

    8. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 88.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 11 October 1901 in the "Oregon, Holt County, Missouri Sentinel."

    9. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 85-86.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for William Edward and Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared in the "Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska; Signal Newspaper."

    10. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 88.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for "Mrs William E. Fiegenbaum." Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 10 September 1953 in the "Signal, Geneva, Nebraska."
           "On 8 October 1901 she and William Edward Fiegenbaum were united in marriage and they came to live in Geneva, Nebraska which has been their home ever since."

    11. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
           In the household was: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; and, 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living.
           By calculation from the information provided, William and Maude would have been married about 1901-1902. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1910 U.S. census for these individuals.

    12. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
      1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
           In the household was: 47) Fiegenbaum, W. Edward; head of household; male; white; age 60; married at age 32. 48) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 51; married; married at age 23.
           For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1930 U.S. census for this person.

    13. [S211] Article or notice, "Cupid's Captives." The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri). Friday, 11 October 1901; Page 4, Column 2.
      Digital copies accessed through Chronicling America (The Library of Congress) at (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90061417/1901-10-11/ed-1/seq-4/) in November 2011.

    14. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 37.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Friedrich William and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts did not identify when and where this report was published, but it seems likely it appeared in the Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri.
           From a list of the children of Friedrich and Louisa: "...Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska...." At another point in the account, it was mentioned that "...Edward is the kid of the family and is a jeweler at Geneva, Nebraska and is married."

    15. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
           The household consisted of: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler; industry=jewelry store; owner; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home is house (not farm). 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living; born in Ohio; father born in "Scot."; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write. 29) Fiegenbaum, Francis M.; daughter; female; white; age 5; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; occupation=none; did not attend school since 1 September 1909.

    16. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
      1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
           The household consisted of: 47) Fiegenbaum, W. Edward; head of household; owner of home; value of home=8000; household owns a radio; male; white; age 60; married at age 32; did not attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler optician; industry=Jewelry store; class of worker=o; worked last work day; not a U.S. veteran. 48) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 51; married; married at age 23; did not attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Ohio; father born in Ireland; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none. 49) Fiegenbaum, William E; son; male; white; age 11; single; did attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none.
           The enumerator was Maude M. Fiegenbaum.

    17. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 128.
      Lloyd Frederick (Pop) Klein and Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum were married on 3 August 1926 at Geneva Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    18. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 128.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for Lloyd Frederick Klein and Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 4 August 1926 in the "Geneva Signal, Fillmore County, Nebraska."